Attempts and initiatives for mobility research including guideway transportation at the Mobility Experimental Field of the University of Tokyo

Abstract

This paper describes several trials performed CHIBA test track 2 in the university of tokyo. These trials including a low-speed wheel climbing test using test trolley, expansion of facilities on CHIBA test track 2, coloring of track and bogie with water-based rust prevention and improved visibility, suppression of track temperature rise, Visualization of the contact position between wheel and rail, suppression of squeak noise, trials of non-contact speedometers, and data collection for detecting obstacles in the running space.